A Barstool Sports opinion piece argues that labeling teams and programs as “elite” fuels unhealthy hype, parent pressure, and status-chasing in youth sports. It frames the term as a marketing tool that can distort priorities away from development and fun—especially in the travel-ball ecosystem.
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